Introduction to Manufacturing Processes and Product Development

Code:

EM0007

Acronym:

IPFDP

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Materials

Instance: 2006/2007 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Materials and Technological Processes Group
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Mechanical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LEM	0	Plano de estudos de transição para 2006/07	1	5	5	56	133
MIEM	153	Syllabus since 2006/2007	1	-	5	56	133
		Plano de estudos de transição para 2006/07	1	-	5	56	133

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

To provide information regarding main technics used in product development and fabrication in Mechanical Engineering. To promote the insight of new perspectives related with restraining factors for product manufacturing, its interaction with users (design for all), environmental problems and sustainability. Contact with industrial reality through visits to companies as well as conferences.

Program

Introduction to Manufacturing Processes and Product Development technics.
Rapid Prototyping technologies.
Design for All.
CNC Punching, Cutting technologies: Laser, Plasma and Waterjet.
Machine tools and machining technology. Turning, Drilling, Milling, Grinding, EDM.
Welding Technology and Processes: Stick welding, MIG/MAG, TIG, Submerged Arc welding, resistance welding.
Metal Forming Technology. Bulk Forming processes: Forging, Rolling, Extrusion. Sheet Metal Forming.
Casting Technology, molding processes and materials, metals used in foundry. Design of castings. Aplications.
The importance of environment and sustainability. Recycling.
Health and Safety issues.
Visits to companies

Mandatory literature

Apontamentos da disciplina, 2005
Alves, F.J.Lino et al; Protoclick: prototipagem rápida. ISBN: 972-95376-1-5
Gerling, Henrich; À volta da máquina-ferramenta: um estudo técnico
Duarte, José Manuel Ferreira et al.; Corte em ferramenta. ISBN: 972-8826-00-1
Rocha, A. Barata et al; Puncionadoras CNC . ISBN: 972-8826-01-X
Santos, A. Dias dos et al.; Tecnologia da embutidura. ISBN: 972-8826-03-06

Complementary Bibliography

Jorge Rodrigues, Paulo Martins; Tecnologia Mecânica – Tecnologia da deformação plástica

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical classes: presentation of the fundamental principles of the technological processes; applications and study of components.
Applied classes: problem solving; case studies; presentation of technological videos; visit to industrial companies.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Subject Classes	Participação presencial
	Total:	-	0,00

Calculation formula of final grade

Three examinations corresponding to 60%;
A work about Design for All corresponding to 20%
Two reports of the visits to companies corresponding to 20%